Frequently Asked Questions

Whether students are natural leaders or future organizers, Greek Life can help them develop their potential. Greeks are represented in almost every facet of college life and are a driving force in student activities, academic honoraries and special interest groups. Throughout history, many of our campus and national leaders have refined their leadership skills through their involvement in Greek Life.

FACT: Greeks often go on to lead their local communities, states, and the nation:

48 percent of all US Presidents have been Greek
42 percent of US Senators are Greek
30 percent of US Congressmen/women are Greek
40 percent of all US Supreme Court Justices have been Greek
30 percent of Fortune 500 Executives are Greek
10 percent of all listed in "Who's Who" are Greek

and yet, Greeks make up only 3 percent of the US population.

FACT: Research shows that Greeks are more involved in their communities than non-Greeks.

Fraternities and Sororities donate countless hours of community service and financial contributions to local, regional and national philanthropies. By participating in community service projects, members of Greek letter organizations learn the value of helping others, as well as enjoy time with members of their organization. Service agencies that have benefited from the Greek community at UNC include: Children's Miracle Network, the Special Olympics, Breast Cancer Foundation, Arthritis Foundation, Canine Companion, Habitat for Humanity, Earth Day, Weld County Food Bank and more. Service to the community is a founding value of every Greek letter organization.

FACT: Greeks develop some of their strongest friendships in the Greek community.

Each of the individual chapters develops a special bond often called brotherhood and sisterhood. Both are nurtured through common work, laughter, service projects, intramurals and the shared successes and frustrations of all. Throughout the student's life, membership will be an unwritten bond of friendship no matter what course his/her life takes.

What are the advantages of becoming Greek?

Becoming Greek will provide you with a number of experiences that will help prepare you for not only a career, but for life. These advantages include:

Leadership skills: learned through offices in the chapter or through governing Greek councils
Academic success: provided through planned study sessions, partnering with older members of the chapter and hearing guest professors speak at meetings
Educational programming: each chapter hosts a number of guest lecturers on topics ranging from alcohol awareness, to personal safety, to study skills
Enduring friendships and alumni contacts: being Greek does not stop at graduation, Greeks develop contacts and acquaintances that can help them when looking for a job or when they need advice
Developing a sense of civic responsibility: believing in giving back to the community, your child will have numerous opportunities to participate in helping young children, the elderly, the disabled and their fellow citizens
It is fun: The most immediate benefit is the activities and social events sponsored by a group of students who know how to enjoy themselves responsibly

How much does it cost?

Like any organization, Fraternities and Sororities have bills to pay to ensure its proper operation. When you become a pledged member, there is a fee paid to the national headquarters. There are also monthly or semesterly dues, depending on the chapter. When it is time to become a full member, there is usually a one-time fee to be paid to National Headquarters that covers the cost of their badge, certificate and certain other items. These fees go to keep the house (if the chapter has one) and national organization running. Without them, the chapters could not function. If you live in the house, there are room and board fees which are comparable to residence halls fees. The cost per house varies. We encourage you to ask about all costs involved with membership when you go through recruitment.